§ 6-704.   Exemptions.
The following sounds are exempted from the provisions of this chapter.
      A.   Amplified announcements. Electronically amplified announcements at athletic events.
      B.   Blasting. Blasting may occur only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No blasting is permitted on Sundays.
      C.   Concerts and similar activities. Concerts, band concerts, block parties, parades, church carnivals or other performances or similar activities publicly or privately sponsored and presented in any public or private space outdoors, provided that such activities do not occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
      D.   Emergency work. Sounds caused by the performance of emergency work or by the ordinary and accepted use of emergency apparatus and equipment.
      E.   Municipal and utility services. Sounds resulting from the repair or replacement of any municipal or utility installation in or about the public right-of-way.
      F.   School and public activities. Sounds not electronically amplified, created by organized school-related programs, activities, athletic and entertainment events or other public programs, activities or events, other than fireworks or fireworks displays and motor vehicle racing events.
(Ord. 612, 12/8/2014)